Legislators Take The Rare Step Of Putting 2 Questions For Voters On The November Ballot
Constitutional amendments used to be on Hawaii ballots all the time, but not anymore.
Jonathan Okamura: Filipino UH Ceremony Creates A Cultural Space To Honor Graduates, Families And Community
Graduation is an especially meaningful event for minority students who may be the first in their family to earn a college degree.
John Pritchett: One-Way Trip
Lori Kahikina’s future as executive director for the Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation is an open question following a lukewarm annual evaluation and challenges in recruiting and retaining top staff.
The Sunshine Blog: We’re Officially Hitting The Campaign Trail
Short takes, outtakes, our takes and other stuff you should know about public information, government accountability and ethical leadership in Hawaii.
The Sunshine Blog: A Former Governor’s Part In A Federal Fraud Trial. But Not The One You Think
Short takes, outtakes, our takes and other stuff you should know about public information, government accountability and ethical leadership in Hawaii.
The Inalienable Rights Of Hawaii’s Condominium Owners
An open letter to state legislators, industry officials and members of condo boards.
Naka Nathaniel: Hawaii Remains An Outlier When It Comes To America’s Gun Culture
A lot more firearms are registered in the islands these days, but gun deaths remain low.
When Cops Lie Under Oath The Public Loses Faith In Law Enforcement
Prosecutors and judges should treat officers who falsify reports like they would any other criminal defendant.
Beth Fukumoto: Session’s Over. It’s Time For Many Legislators To Hit The Campaign Trail
Incumbents and challengers have until June 4 to file their paperwork for the 2024 elections.
John Pritchett: Cold Sweat
Hawaii Senate President Ron Kouchi was for years among the closet allies of Milton Choy, the recently convicted businessman with deep political connections. No evidence has emerged that Kouchi benefited financially from the association, however.